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LONG BEACH VALUES ACT

On March 13, 2018, the Long Beach City Council adopted the ‘Long Beach Values Act of 2018’ which established procedures for the requesting, collecting, maintaining and disclosing of sensitive information and the enforcement of federal immigration law.

View the video recording and related documents presented at the meeting.

ABOUT THE VALUES ACT

The City of Long Beach is committed to continue fostering trust between City officials and residents and visitors to protect local resources, encourage cooperation between public and City officials and to ensure public safety for all. The Long Beach Values Act expands the City’s support for California Senate Bill No. 54, more commonly known as the 'California Values Act', and is implemented through City Manager Administrative Regulation (AR8-33). This Regulation is applicable to all City departments and offices responsible directly to the City Manager. It is also requested that elective offices and other independent offices and departments of the City comply with these procedures in the interest of administrative uniformity.

Long Beach Reaffirms Values Act

Related Policies and Initiatives

• LBPD Special Order – Federal Immigration Enforcement
• Federal Legislative Agenda
• State Legislative Agenda
• Long Beach Values Act of 2017 – Full Text
• Long Beach Values Act of 2017 - Initial Direction

Immigrant and Refugee Resources

The City of Long Beach’s provides links and information on a variety of legal, health, education and employment resources for immigrants and refugees. Visit the Long Beach Values Act Resources page.

Memos to Mayor and Council

• January 22, 2025 - Long Beach Values Act Followup
• December 26, 2024 - Long Beach Values Act Update
• July 20, 2018 - Update on Long Beach Values Act 2018 - Legal Defense Fund
• February 9, 2018 – Long Beach Values Act – Local Policy Update
• September 18, 2017 – City Policy Related to Immigration and Customs Enforcement